Amsterdam (AMS) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,462
miles
8,791
kilometers
4,747
nautical miles

🕐 10h 54m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (320°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,462 8,739
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,462 8,739
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,462 8,193
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,462 8,193
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,462 10,924
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,462 8,193
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 5,462 miles across 11 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to SJC route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,462 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 320° from Amsterdam. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 5,462 miles (8,791 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to SJC typically take around 10h 54m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,462 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.